Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,800 | 66.87 | 5.67 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,900 | 59.62 | 5.47 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $10,600 | 51.30 | 4.84 |
| Trae Young | ATL | $10,100 | 50.17 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | DAL | $11,800 | 66.87 | 5.67 |
| Killian Hayes | DET | $5,500 | 30.15 | 5.48 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | IND | $10,900 | 59.62 | 5.47 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 49.92 | 5.25 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 49.92 | 5.25 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,700 | 43.43 | 4.99 |
| Terry Rozier | CHA | $8,300 | 40.28 | 4.85 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $8,200 | 40.16 | 4.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | $9,500 | 49.92 | 5.25 |
| Josh Giddey | OKC | $5,800 | 29.64 | 5.11 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PHI | $6,300 | 31.85 | 5.06 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,700 | 43.43 | 4.99 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Barnes | TOR | $8,700 | 43.86 | 5.04 |
| Desmond Bane | MEM | $8,700 | 43.43 | 4.99 |
| Mikal Bridges | BKN | $8,500 | 42.05 | 4.95 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 42.04 | 5.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,500 | 33.93 | 5.22 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 42.04 | 5.19 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | DET | $6,500 | 32.94 | 5.07 |
| Gordon Hayward | CHA | $6,400 | 32.42 | 5.06 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 59.07 | 5.27 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 45.32 | 5.15 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $9,000 | 45.06 | 5.01 |
| Julius Randle | NYK | $8,600 | 42.98 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santi Aldama | MEM | $6,100 | 35.09 | 5.75 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 59.07 | 5.27 |
| Jalen Williams | OKC | $6,500 | 33.93 | 5.22 |
| Kawhi Leonard | LAC | $8,100 | 42.04 | 5.19 |
Canter
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 68.10 | 5.82 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 63.81 | 5.36 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 59.07 | 5.27 |
| Victor Wembanyama | SAS | $8,800 | 45.32 | 5.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | PHI | $11,700 | 68.10 | 5.82 |
| Nick Richards | CHA | $4,600 | 26.02 | 5.66 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $11,900 | 63.81 | 5.36 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $11,200 | 59.07 | 5.27 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.